2008
22
April

Acne Types

As you may know, acne is a very common chronic skin disorder that affects millions of people of every age, gender, and race. In fact, almost ninety percent of the world’s total populations are victims of acne.

There are several types of acne. And each acne type requires a different treatment method.

Cystic Acne - It is a chronic skin disorder characterized by cysts, open and closed comedones or plugged lesions containing a ‘cottage-cheese’ like…”

Acne Rosacea - Acne rosacea is actually chronic and long term adult acne that affects not just the skin but sometimes the eyes. This disease is recognized by redness, pimples, and thickened skin in advanced…

2008
02
April

Cystic Acne Overview

Cystic acne is technically known as acne vulgaris or pimples. It is a chronic skin disorder characterized by cysts, open and closed comedones or plugged lesions containing a “cottage-cheese” like material, pus pockets and raised red swelling. Specifically, cystic acne occurs when the skin pores become plugged. Each pore is an opening to a canal known as a follicle which contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil glands normally work to aid keep the skin lubricated and to remove the old skin cells. However, when the oil glands excrete too much oil, the pores can become blocked, then accumulating debris, dirt and bacteria. It is the blockage or plug that is often called a comedone.